Stopping and returning the ball
I can demonstrate good fielding skills by stopping and returning the ball quickly and accurately in a game of cricket.
Stopping and returning the ball
I can demonstrate good fielding skills by stopping and returning the ball quickly and accurately in a game of cricket.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: to stop the ball, track it, crouch down low and create a barrier with your foot sideways behind your 2 hands.
- Move: running to meet the ball and returning it quickly to the bowler can reduce the number of runs scored.
- Think: after stopping the ball, we must decide quickly if we will return the ball using an underarm or overarm throw.
- Feel: keeping the score in games shows we can take responsibility and play by the rules.
- Connect: working together to resolve disagreements in a game shows good communication.
Keywords
Fielding - when players on the team that is not batting try to catch or stop the ball and get the batters out
Returning - accurate and quick throws to the wicketkeeper, bowler or other fielders
Barrier - stopping the ball by creating a physical obstacle with the body
Common misconception
Pupils take their eyes off of the ball when they approach it, as they look to see where they are going to throw it.
When pupils take their eyes off the ball, they increase the chances of misfielding it. Ensure pupils track the ball into their hands, before looking up to decide where to throw it.
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Equipment
10x cricket stumps, 1 tennis ball between 2, 6x cricket bats, 30+ cones.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
